Norwich manager Alex Neil has made some comments following his side’s dramatic 4-3 loss to Newcastle United.
Norwich manager Alex Neil
It has been a positive start to the Championship campaign for Norwich City, which made their collapse against Newcastle all the more surprising.
The Canaries were 3-2 up heading into the final minutes of injury time and somehow ended up on the wrong end of a 4-3 defeat when the final whistle blew.
As reported by Eastern Daily Press, manager Alex Neil has spoken about his disappointment following the ‘bizarre’ finish.
“I have been here twice now and they are probably two of the most bizarre games I have ever been involved in as a player, manager, anything,” he said.
“I feel frustrated, disappointed for them (the players) and with them. A whole range of emotions. I am sure they will be frustrated and angry with each other because they will feel they could have defended better themselves. It really was a bizarre end to a game we should have seen out.
Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United (L) and Alex Tettey of Norwich City in action
At one point Norwich found themselves with a two-goal advantage over Newcastle and given the Magpies’ tendency to crumble at home, they would have been confident of the victory but it was not to be for Neil’s men.
“We got ourselves into a position at 3-1 where we should be comfortable and we conceded a goal from a 60-yard straight ball down the middle of our team. We didn’t defend it properly and once Newcastle stuck two strikers on to try and get down the sides of us I brought another centre-back on.
Norwich manager Alex Neil
“From that point we defended relatively well and it is 3-2 with 90 seconds left to see the game out. We don’t defend our box well enough. It is as simple as that.”
The loss could prove to be crucial in the grand scheme of the season given that Newcastle are one of their main promotion rivals, but the best thing they can do is shake it off and attempt to move on as the big games keep coming. Next up is a trip to Molineux to face Wolves this weekend.
Norwich manager Alex Neil
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